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Santa Fe Compact70

A 12-inch-high cabinet makes this a candidate for a constrained installation. Its two published capacity figures also show why room temperature belongs in the buying decision.

Model 4044110 · Part 4044110; current product page
Checked Oct 11, 2026 · current

santa fe4044110Product photo pending

Check the essentials.

Extraction rating & conditions
70 pints/day80°F / 60% RH
43.7 pints/day65°F / 60% RH
Drain arrangement
gravityManufacturer manual describes gravity drainage with a required trap; an external pump is optional for a raised destination. Check the full instructions.
Cabinet height
12 in.
Cabinet width
12 in.
Cabinet depth
21 in.
Minimum inlet-air temperature
49°F
Power at published conditions
444 WManufacturer input power at 65°F / 60% RH. Do not compare watts without matching conditions and output.
Noise measurement
Not verifiedComparable independent noise measurements have not been verified.
Duct connection
YesDuct configuration and required accessories must follow the installation manual.

Cabinet dimensions do not include airflow or service clearance. Follow the exact model manual. Check the source documents ↓

Where it may fit

  • A crawl space installation with a verified drainage and airflow plan.
  • A basement installation with a verified drainage and airflow plan.

Before you buy

  • Allow extra space for airflow, service and the drain connection.
  • Confirm gravity drainage or an external pump in the manual.
  • Current TS-2081 Rev C diagram shows 11-inch return/filter space, while general safety text says 1 foot. Resolve the difference with the manufacturer; do not assume 11 inches is enough.

The tradeoffs

  • Cabinet height is not the minimum installation clearance.
  • Moisture removal drops at the cooler published rating point.

Reviews & installation evidence

installation

Santa Fe / Therma-Stor

Compact dimensions do not eliminate the need for working space. This manual requires access for filter changes and cabinet removal, a level position and an appropriate drain route. It explains why the drain needs a water trap: unwanted air entering through the hose can interfere with drainage and cause leakage. An external pump is an option when the destination is higher. The manual also distinguishes merely operating down to 49°F from working most effectively above 56°F, and cautions against an aggressive drying setting in colder rooms. For a divided basement, its illustrated supply arrangement includes a return-air path. These details help judge fit before ordering accessories or committing to a location.

Conditions: Part 4044110; documented current-part installation requirements.

Limitations: Manufacturer instructions, not a hands-on performance review. Clearance diagrams and full drain directions must be checked for the actual installation.

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Follow the evidence

Sources & further reading

Open the original material for the full context. A product specification is not an independent test.

  1. manufacturer manualSanta Fe Compact70 Installation & Operation Instructions

    Santa Fe / Therma-Stor · Checked Oct 11, 2026

    Version: TS-2081 07/24 Rev A; part 4044110Printed pages 3–10: applications, registration, access, drainage, controls and ducting.

    Historical Rev A 07/24 for part 4044110, retained for the original digest. Current official DAM manual is TS-2081 Rev C 04/26; check the revision supplied with the unit.

  2. manufacturer manualSanta Fe Compact70 4044110 Installation Instructions TS-2081 Rev C

    Santa Fe / AprilAire official DAM · Checked Oct 11, 2026

    Version: TS-2081 Rev C, 04/26PDF p4 exact4044110 registration; p3 safety; p5 layout; p6 drain

    p3 generic 1-ft airflow clearance and p5 11-inch return diagram conflict; do not resolve to 11 inches as universally safe. Current DAM revision differs from main Rev A 07/24 and retailer Rev B 01/26.

  3. manufacturer specSanta Fe Compact70 4044110 Data Sheet TS-2108 Rev B

    Santa Fe · Checked Oct 11, 2026

    Version: TS-2108 Rev B, 01/26PDF p1 performance, dimensions and sizing footnotes

    Spec rounds 43.7; manual registration gives 43.75. Manufacturer area ranges depend on different ceiling heights, not a universal moisture-load sizing formula.